WHEN Jose Rizal was still alive, his countrymen had already looked up to him as their guide towards reforms, revolution, and independence from Spanish rule. And when he had died, it was also the Filipino …
Manuel Luis Quezon, Father of Philippine National Language
April 18, 2008 By
It was on August 19, 1878, that this great Filipino patriot was born in Baler, Tayabas (now Quezon) – a ‘dreamy little town bathed in the glow of the morning sun.’ He was the son of Lucio Quezon and Maria Dolores Molina, a beloved and highly respected of their town.
At the age of five, young Manuel was taught by his mother how to read and write Spanish and learn the catechism. Two years later, he lived with the parish priest of Baler, Fr. Teodoro Fernandez, under whom he studied religion. Latin, geography and grammar. Even as a youth Manuel had demonstrated traits which were to remain with him as his assets when he became the leader of his people. [...]
Francisco Baltasar (Balagtas)
April 18, 2008 By
Francisco Baltasar (Balagtas)
April 18, 2008 By
No other works of a Filipino has been as popularly immortalised as the Florante at Laura of Francisco Baltasar, a Tagalog poet known as Balagtas. Passages from his poem are often quoted by Filipino parents …To the Young Women of Malolos
April 18, 2008 By
Original Tagalog version: Sa Mga Kababaihang Taga Malolos
This famous letter was written by Jose Rizal in Tagalog, while he was residing in London, upon the request of M. H. del Pilar. The story behind …
The Greatness of Noli Me Tangere
JOSE Rizal poured most of his literary talent into the novel. He wrote two powerful novels that are now associated with his heroism and greatness: Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) and El Filibusterismo (Subversion).…
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